A Workhorse Compact Mixer with Effects, Graphic EQ and More!

Packed with many of the features found on Mackie's bigger and more expensive boards, the ProFX12 12-channel mixer delivers flexibility beyond its compact size. Setting up a PA for a small venue or band practice space? Ring out the room with the help of the ProFX12's 7-band graphic EQ inserted on the main stereo mix or monitor mix. Building a live rig? Dial in any of 16 gig-ready reverbs, delays, chorus effects and more with Mackie's onboard 32-bit effects processor, then control them with the mixer's footswitch jack. Need to record multiple mics? The ProFX12 is an economical solution for the desktop project studio, with six high-headroom phantom-powered XLR microphone preamps, a high-impedance (Hi-Z) input for a guitar or bass on channel 1, and the built-in 44.1 or 48 kHz/16-bit stereo USB interface. There's even a free download of Tracktion DAW software included, to help you get rolling right away.

Live Sound Workhorse with Graphic EQ

At under 10 pounds, the Mackie ProFX12 mixer is a ideal choice for portable PA rigs or short-term live sound installations. If you're running live microphones with the ProFX12's six XLR mic preamps, you'll love the addition of a 7-band graphic EQ. A graphic EQ is incredibly useful for killing feedback, letting you get more gain out of small PA systems -- great for band practice spaces or house shows. Plus, because it's a Mackie, you can rest assured that the ProFX12 is built like a tank, with a steel chassis, high-density ABS sides, and best of all, a standard-issue three-prong power cord. There's no proprietary power brick or wall wart, so if you misplace your mixer's power cord on the way to the gig, it's easy to replace immediately.

Gig-Ready Onboard Effects and USB Input

Not only does this mixer have an instrument-level input on channel 1 for directly plugging in your guitar or bass, but the "FX" in ProFX12 stands for the onboard 32-bit effects processor, loaded with 16 reverbs, delays, chorus effects, and more. Dial in effects with each channels' FX aux send, then plug in any standard 1/4" TRS footswitch pedal to mute and un-mute the effects with your foot. The USB input also makes this compact mixer perfect for solo performers that want to integrate backing tracks into their show. Stream backing tracks from a laptop and turn the dedicated knob to balance the USB input's level with your live microphones and instruments. Then, hit the handy Break switch to mute all channels for music playback in between sets.

Built-in USB Audio Interface + Included DAW Software

These days, everyone seems to have a home project studio, with a USB audio interface plugged into their laptop. The ProFX12 mixer is one step ahead, with its built-in USB stereo interface ready to get you rolling at home. The mixer comes with a free download for Tracktion DAW software. When you're playing along with tracks on your computer, you can send the entire mix back to your computer via USB, or choose to only send the "new" audio -- making it easy to record your own tracks to backing tracks.

More Routing Flexibility for Stage or Studio

Got outboard gear? The first four channels on the ProFX12 have 1/4" TRS insert jacks, perfect for inserting a compressor on a vocal microphone. Or, turn your four insert jacks into channel direct outputs by plugging in a mono TS cable -- great for feeding a multichannel interface from the Mackie's mic preamps. As you'd expect from Mackie, the ProFX12 has both XLR and 1/4" TRS main outputs along with RCA "tape" outputs that aren't affected by the Graphic EQ. And of course, you can plug your guitar or bass directly into the instrument-level input on Channel 1.

Features:

- Small-footprint 12-channel mixer
- 6 Mackie microphone preamps with +48V phantom power
- 4 stereo channels with 1/4" inputs
- Instrument-level switch on channel 1 for directly plugging in a guitar or bass
- 1/4" TRS insert jacks on the first four channels
- Three-band EQ on all channels
- Two aux sends (one pre-fade for foldback monitoring, one post-fade for feeding the FX send)
- Onboard 32-bit effects processor with 16 reverbs, delays, chorus effects, and more
- 7-band graphic EQ tunes the main speaker outs or monitor outs, to get more gain out of your PA system with less feedback
- Footswitch jack mutes and un-mutes internal effects with any one-button 1/4" TRS footswitch pedal
- Includes free download of Tracktion software
- Built-in 48 or 44.1 kHz/16-bit USB audio interface for streaming stereo audio to and from your computer
- Standard power cord -- no wall wart or power brick

Mackie practically invented compact mixers, and they're known for their outstanding build quality and value -- which is why Mackie mixers are found everywhere from professional broadcast studios to garage practice spaces. Add Mackie quality to your home recording setup or small PA system with the ProFX12 compact mixer.

Product Description

The Mackie ProFX12 USB Mixer is the complete and simple solution for small to mid-size performance venues. Six Mackie low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps ensure pristine signal while LED metering and 60mm faders on each channel keep levels in check. Sweeten the mix using the 3-band active EQ and integrated RMFX 32-bit processor, which offers an arsenal of gig-ready effects. Easily tune mains and monitors with 7-band stereo graphic EQ and capture the mix or stream house music from a laptop using built-in USB I/O. Also, protective ABS side panels encase the already rugged solid steel chassis. Simply professional.

ProFX Series

On-stage or off, the ProFX Series compact effects mixers offer the most complete and professional feature set in their class. Features like integrated 32-bit RMFX "Gig-Ready" effects and 7-band graphic EQ enhance the sound of your shows, with minimal effort. Mackie low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps ensure pristine signal from the start and ABS sidecheeks offer additional impact resistance to the already rugged steel chassis.

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Overall:
I had originally purchased a lesser mixer, from another manufacturer. It worked well; but, limited my ability to expand what I wanted to do. The USB connection is a great asset and the mixer is quite professional. If I could wish for more, it would be a SD card for recording and storing directly to the mixer. Overall, though, a great product.

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"The little mixer that could!"

Sound:
For the all the more this thing costs... this is unbelievable! We use it for vocals which are crisp and very clear. Way better than what was expected.
Feature:
This mixer has many of the gadgets that it's bigger brothers have. The EQ is very useable, and being able to switch the EQ between monitors and mains helps out when you need it. The low cut switches for the mic inputs are a great addition also. I just wish that this had a couple more direct inputs for guitars/bass. Two instead of one, would have been better... Also, it would be nice to have dual sliders for the mains. The FX are also a plus and so far have worked out well. If you play acoustically by yourself or with another, you can use the USB port to "record" your performance on a laptop or any type of computer. Although I will probably not use this anytime soon, it is a really cool feature that single musicians (or duos) could take full advantage of.
Ease of Use:
With just minor tweeking to your set up, this thing sounds GREAT!
Quality:
Although this thing is built like a tank, and I gave it a 10....The 60 mm faders/sliders and the sliders for the EQ are made of a cheaper type of plastic than what I expected, but for all the more you pay for this mixer, it is definately built tough.
Value:
For all that this mixer has to offer, it is a great value. It has a ton of features and is built very well. For what you get, EQ, FX, crystal clear audio etc... it has got ALOT of bang for your buck.
Manufacturer Support:
never needed support..
The Wow Factor:
I own this mixer and waited quite a while to do so. It was ordered/ backordered last year and I finally cancelled the order, after waiting almost the entire year. I saw the 8 channel version on the website just last week and ordered the 1 they still showed in stock. As it turned out, thankfully, it backordered. I noticed that they (ZZounds) had the 12 channel in stock....The rest is history as they say.
Overall:
This mixer was definately worth the wait. As I said above, I waited the better part of a year the first time I tried to purchase it. It has a ton of features that you would find on the more expensive models. It is built extremely well and is simple to use. If you are in a small to mid size band this mixer is for you! You aren't going to find a better deal, for such a great product, at this price.... I expect to have this mixer for years to come.

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